socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Start Engine, started by Activision co-founder Howard Marks and investor Paul Kessler, said today that it is looking to provide mentorship, funding, and other resources to startups in the area, starting with a first class in January.

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Startup Southern California Activision Mentor 219

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait. The result, called resourcefulness, allows entrepreneurs to create opportunities in the face of scarcity. Marty Zwilling.

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Resource Entrepreneur Competition Startup 98

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

Launchpad LA offers up a $100,000 investment, free office space in Santa Monica, mentoring and access to resources, and much more to companies. According to the accelerator, applications for the next class are due August 11th.

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Mogreet GRP Partners Santa Monica Class 183

socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2012

There is a large menu of startup accelerators in the Los Angeles, but one of more established efforts in the area is LaunchpadLA ([link] The effort actually started as an informal mentoring program, but has grown and expanded to follow the accelerator model. We're really excited for the next steps. Sam Teller: Great question.

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Class Mentor Startup Santa Monica 261

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2014

Moving from a company that had less resources (and presumably by the time their raising depleted resources) to a company with newfound resources can be telling. I have seen many companies raise their first $3 million and still act like a company that has no resources at all. You’re the coach, mentor, cheerleader.

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Startup Resource Venture Capital Activity 381

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Start Engine, modeled after the YCombinator and TechStars accelerators, is running its first class of startups in January; the group is investing $20,000 in those companies, and providing other resources, mentors, and a program to help those startups get funded and into the market. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Southern California Activision Class 214

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The program is basically to take entrepreneurs, pair them with a mentor who is also an entrepreneur themselves, either a CEO or a CTO. It's structured so that they get funding, office space, all of the Internet resources, tools they need from mentors. There might be one or two mentors, one might be a CTO, another, a CEO.

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CTO Coach Startup Mentor Activision 194

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

According to Koffler and Morris, the new group--which also includes a network of other members--is hoping to help bridge the gap between research projects, technology, and inventors and commercially viable companies, by connecting researchers with mentors, CEOs, and other resources.

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Research Tech Coast Angels Company Companies 164

InfoChachkie

MARCH 5, 2012

If you use the mentor-driven model that we pioneered at TechStars, you get entrepreneurs who are deeply connected with the broader entrepreneurial landscape. Many experienced entrepreneurs choose to go through an accelerator because of the network effect and the dynamics of the mentor help that they get.

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Startup Incubator Doc Mentor 270

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

chapter of the Media, Entertainment and Technology Alliance (METal) and the voice of KenRadio's World Technology Roundup on CBS Radio, Rutkowski has recruited a roster of mentors to coach entrepreneurs who enroll in the institute's programs in LA. The structure is weekly classes, but with office hours and additional access to your mentors.

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Mentor Class Entertainment Technical Review 185

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2021

An underutilized, but valuable resource, every startup should investigate is a formal or informal connection to your alma mater, including any local university. If you need part-time resources to build a prototype, you can always find hungry but high-caliber graduate and PhD students with the latest theory ready to work.

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Incubator Mentor Class Resource 172

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2017

As a long-time mentor and business advisor, I find it ironic that many look only to friends for advice. They forget that friends tell you what you want to hear, while good mentors tell you what you need to hear. When the message is the same from both, you probably don’t need the mentor anymore, but you always need the friend.

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Mentor Coach Help Ideas 72

socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2021

Apple said on Tuesday afternoon that it is launching a new effort in Los Angeles called Apple Creative Studios, which will help provide career-building mentorship, professional industry skills training, creative resources, and access to Apple's full product lineup of iPhone, iPad, and Macs to underrepresented communities. later this year.

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Mentor Los Angeles Training Resource 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In fact, I think the evidence is clear that many entrepreneurs started their journey while still in college, and capitalized on all the resources there, before moving on: Extend your technology focus with business basics. Take advantage of free startup programs and mentors. Write a business plan and pitch deck for learning.

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Entrepreneur Mentor Class Resource 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2021

Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait. The result, called resourcefulness, allows entrepreneurs to create opportunities in the face of scarcity. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Resource Entrepreneur Competition 164

socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2012

The organization's LaunchPAD programs help early stage technology companies with mentoring and othe resources, as well as access to investment capital. in funding.

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OCTANE Orange County High Tech Mentor 150

socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2014

Startup entrepreneurs in San Diego have yet more resources at the EvoNexus startup incubator, after EvoNexus and Cisco said that they will be launching a new, joint incubation program called CiscoEIR@EvoNexus. The two said that Cisco will help provide financial support, use of co-working space, access to mentors, and more.

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Incubator San Diego Mentor Resource 157

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

To that end, last week, Los Angeles-based MuckerLab (www.muckerlab.com) announced its plans--and a big lineup of local CEO mentors--to start up a new, YCombinator- and TechStars-type program in Los Angeles, headed by former Silicon Valley venture capitalist Erik Rannala , and affiliated with the TechStars Network.

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Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Specifically targeted at clean techonlogy firms, the group has more of a traditional incubator program, offering up office space for 6-8 companies, along with support, resources, and mentorship. Dato previously served at SnapNow, TouchCommerce, and The Motley Fool; Brown is an investor who was previously at Microsoft.

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Southern California Orange County Incubator Tech Coast Angels 216

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

The wisest mentor I ever had was Ameet Shah , my partner on several projects. So the real question is – do we spend more of our time and limited resources helping our channel or educating and marketing to their customers. - He taught me much that I know about critical thinking. WTF? . - discuss.

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Entrepreneur Startup Design Framework 372

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors.

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Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Unfortunately, with limited resources, this isn’t possible, and it frustrates customers and the team. Utilize outside expertise and mentoring. No matter how much energy, experience, and passion you have, there is always more you can learn from an Advisory Board of external experts or a mentor.

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Technical Review Technical Advisors Startup Mentor 160

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. After some review of available resources, I’m convinced that problem solving is a learnable trait, rather than just a birthright. A good alternative is to enlist the help of a business mentor you can trust.

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Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review 135

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2018

Most of our mentors are people who have been successful entrepreneurs and investors, who have been there, and understand how to get a company to the next sage. That kills companies and waste resources. That comes down to if we put our resources into it can we help, and are they coachable? That was Startup Next. READ MORE>>.

Startup 172

Startup Seed Funding Mentor Ideas 172

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

An underutilized, but valuable resource, every startup should investigate is a formal or informal connection to your alma mater, including any local university. If you need part-time resources to build a prototype, you can always find hungry but high-caliber graduate and PhD students with the latest theory ready to work.

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Startup Incubator Resource Mentor 95

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

I spent lots of time making really important things happen with little resources, which is exactly the skill set to build a business. Those mentors and others have given us really tangible advice. government. I'm excited to apply those skills in a new way. We understand you have a relationship with Muckerlab?

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Startup Mentor Technical Review Santa Barbara 240

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2014

In that sense, you should think of an advisor more like your mentor who has done all he can. A good mentor will have some knowledge and some perspective on almost every business subject, which compounds their effectiveness. business entrepreneur mentor startup' Advisors tell you what you need to hear. You always need the friend.

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Mentor Coach Tips Entrepreneur 104

socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

K5Launch (www.k5launch.com) is modeled after the successful Y-Combinator and TechStars acceleration programs, and invests equity, provides mentors, and runs a three month program to get very early stage startups off the ground. All of our mentors are investors as well.

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Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Disney has applied a lot of corporate resources to companies in its accelerator, lending serious brand assets and marketing power to products coming from its accelerator companies, in addition to access to Disney mentors and other resources. READ MORE>>.

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Burbank Resource Entertainment Mentor 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2021

The best leaders are mentors to their team, and they are stewards of a company’s assets and vision. Your task is follow-up in support, mentoring, and setting goals. Then you need to identify the talent, skills, and resources your company will need to succeed, as well as when and where they will be needed.

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Tips Startup Mentor Press 170

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2020

Consider your access to resources for startup efforts. Your time is a critical limited resource. Most successful startups have deep relationships with experts who can mentor and support them, or provide access to critical resources and funding. Count the depth of your relationships with key people.

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Ideas Entrepreneur Resource Knowledge Base 151

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

It’s not baked into our DNA, and there are many resources available to direct improvement. Provide resources and training to enable accountability. Other necessary resources include training, reasonable financial leeway, mentoring, and access to relevant executives. Provide the tools, but trust the people.

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Startup Resource Training Tool 147

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

More on the Role of the Startup CTO I actually had a fairly hard time finding good resources that describe this issue. Eric Ries, a great resource, What Does a Startup CTO actually do? Or going down a very questionable technology path. It’s not comfortable on either side of the table. I’d appreciate any pointers that people know about.

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Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The Los Angeles tech scene has seen a rapid increase of women founding start-ups, mentors, investors and more. Attendees will be able to take away tremendous insight on building a startup, any hardships they may expect, and insight into the best resources/organizations they should look into to help launch their start up to the next step.

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WITI Startup Incubator Los Angeles 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2016

According to Csathy, the new company will provide access to talent, expertise, network, resources, and capital in the media and tech-related industry. Csathy said the new venture is a media innovation, investment, and advisory firm.

Media 100

Media Yahoo Mentor Resource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2021

Simply walking down the hall to human resources and telling them to fix the problem doesn’t do it. After the hire comes mentoring and continuous training as the key to engagement. Mentors can be particularly powerful in helping colleagues break out of the trance. Provide growth opportunities to retain the best.

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Mentor Startup Training Resource 155